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MA H2403

To establish a sharps stewardship program


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the definition of "covered drug" under the program financed by pharmaceutical product manufacturers or groups of manufacturers to collect, secure, transport and safely dispose of unwanted drugs. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends the definition of "covered drug" under a program financed by pharmaceutical manufacturers to collect, secure, transport, and safely dispose of unwanted drugs. Specifically, it expands the definition to include benzodiazepines, in addition to opioid drugs in Schedules II and III of the state's controlled substances law. The bill also repeals two existing provisions related to this drug stewardship program.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)

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